Case Study: Port of Le Havre achieves more efficient multimodal terminal planning with AnyLogic

Internal Rail Logistics Simulation for the Port of Le Havre PROBLEM:

The Port of Le Havre, the largest container port in France, needed support for a new multimodal terminal connecting rail, river, and sea transport. Using AnyLogic Simulation Software, the port wanted to compare two internal rail logistics concepts—traditional locomotive-driven railcars versus autonomous railcars—before construction, evaluating costs, service quality, and operational feasibility.

AnyLogic built detailed simulation models with the AnyLogic Rail Library to test both scenarios across rail traffic, cranes, container flows, schedules, space, and operating costs. The analysis showed that autonomous railcars were cheaper and more efficient, while also measuring container dwell time and overall Quality of Service; the results helped the Port of Le Havre choose the optimal logistics setup, estimate railcar needs, and demonstrate project feasibility to investors.

Port of Le Havre